Report: Embattled Scottsdale schools' CFO Laura Smith resigns

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is investigating procurement practices for school renovations in the Scottsdale Unified School District. This video has been updated to include information about Hunt & Caraway's 2013 contract with the district.
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The embattled chief financial officer for Scottsdale schools resigned on Friday, according to a local media report.

Scottsdale Unified School District officials did not return calls or emails Friday regarding CFO Laura Smith’s resignation, but 3TV/CBS 5 published a letter from Smith to the district superintendent submitting her resignation.

The Arizona Attorney General's Office confirmed in December that it is investigating the district's hiring of outside contractors. The district also is conducting its own review of procurement, including the use of Smith's consulting firm, Professional Group Public Consulting (PGPC).

Susan Segal, an outside attorney hired by the district, said she expects to present her findings related to Smith and PGPC in early February.

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